Is this algae?

[Muhd Hakim]

Some discoloration observed on some leaves of the anubias, is this algae? I dose Borneowild Growth twice daily but will be purchasing macronutrient fertiliser soon

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[Muhd Hakim]

Some discoloration observed on some leaves of the anubias, is this algae? I dose Borneowild Growth twice daily but will be purchasing macronutrient fertiliser soon

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Is this BGA?

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[jackychun]

Looks like Green Dust Algae (GDA).

[Muhd Hakim]

Looks like Green Dust Algae (GDA).

If I gave the cories away would i have space to keep a pleco eg. L183 or the common bristlenose pleco? Heard they are useful to combat GDA

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[Emperios]

I would rather depends on shrimps =D

[Muhd Hakim]

I would rather depends on shrimps =D

Amano shrimp?

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[rogerlim]

Didn't this tank just started some weeks ago only? Already got problems with algae?

[Muhd Hakim]

Didn't this tank just started some weeks ago only? Already got problems with algae?

Yeah I suspect excessive light at the start as the tank is facing my window and i forgot to cover the back of the tank, covered it already and amount of algae seems to be decreasing

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[jackychun]

IMO, first thing you need to do is clean the glass tank properly and do more regular water change. Reduce the lighting hours or intensity. Horned nerite snails might be useful to eat the algae here.


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[Muhd Hakim]

IMO, first thing you need to do is clean the glass tank properly and do more regular water change. Reduce the lighting hours or intensity. Horned nerite snails might be useful to eat the algae here.


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Will they eat the algae on my anubias? I dont mind algae on the sides of the tank as much but I'm worried about the anubias

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[route]

Will they eat the algae on my anubias? I dont mind algae on the sides of the tank as much but I'm worried about the anubias

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Your anubias will be fine. The snails will do no damage to them.

[jackychun]

Will they eat the algae on my anubias? I dont mind algae on the sides of the tank as much but I'm worried about the anubias

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Hi bro, the cleanliness of the tank should be taken as a whole. To minimize algae, it would be better to clean the tank wall and equipment regularly to avoid it building up and spreading the algae spores around. Snails will be eating algae gently on leaves, no worries!


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[ross.chang]

Also get some floating plants, it might help a fair bit...

[Muhd Hakim]

Cleaned the tank thoroughly and replaced the lamp with a more even lighting, will carry out more frequent water changes too

[jackychun]

You can try adjust the lighting intensity and duration to see what best for plants. Too much lighting might cause algae to bloom.